SUBSTANTIATION and SYNTHESIS Chart

Incorporation of Evidence Basic Intermediate Advanced Source Types In-Text Referencing Key Findings Incorporation of Evidence Small range of different sources referenced in text. The same sources are repeated throughout. Consistently uses a range of different sources from different research processes Uses a range of different sources from different research processes Consistently varied in text referencing styles ie. Quotes, mentioning credibility of sources, detailing studies etc. Varied in text referencing styles ie. Quotes, mentioning credibility of sources, detailing studies etc. Same in-text referencing method used throughout. Clear delineation of MEANINGFUL key findings, which are explained in a variety of ways. Some key findings are identified. Key findings are consistently identified Wide range of sentence starters and words to describe how sources are used to support your research Embeds correct research language seamlessly into the flow of the text. Basic range of sentence starters and words to describe how sources are used to support your research. Varied range of sentence starters and words to describe how sources are used to support your research Limited Connections/Comparison between sources Detailed comparisons and judgements within the flow of the text Source Connections Uses the comparisons/ connections to further expand on the discussion Discussion